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【Tohoku One-Day Tour】Ginzan Onsen・Zao Ropeway & Ice Monsters・Okama Crater・Seasonal Fruit Picking・Special Lunch One-Day Tour (Departing from Sendai)
Tours • From Sendai

【Tohoku One-Day Tour】Ginzan Onsen・Zao Ropeway & Ice Monsters・Okama Crater・Seasonal Fruit Picking・Special Lunch One-Day Tour (Departing from Sendai)

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.6 (122) • 2K+ booked
HUF 37,020
HUF 42,308
30 off
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Miyagi Zao Fox Village, Tsurigane-an, & Ginzan Onsen One day Tour
Summer deal
Tours • From Sendai

Miyagi Zao Fox Village, Tsurigane-an, & Ginzan Onsen One day Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
★ 4.7 (13) • 500+ booked
HUF 23,034
HUF 32,906
30 off
Sale
Day trip from Sendai: Zao Okama & Ginzan Onsen & Zao Fox Village
Tours • From Sendai

Day trip from Sendai: Zao Okama & Ginzan Onsen & Zao Fox Village

Hotel pick-up
Private tour
Small group
Free cancellation
★ 4.6 (15) • 400+ booked
HUF 43,092
Ginzan Onsen & Zao Snow Monsters & Zao Fox Village 2-Day Tour
Tours • From Tokyo

Ginzan Onsen & Zao Snow Monsters & Zao Fox Village 2-Day Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
★ 4.6 (64) • 800+ booked
HUF 72,472
HUF 82,826
30 off
Sale
Ginzan Onsen & Zao Chuo Ropeway & Miyagi Zao Fox Village & Ouchi-juku 2-Day Tour (Departure from Shinjuku)
Tours • From Tokyo

Ginzan Onsen & Zao Chuo Ropeway & Miyagi Zao Fox Village & Ouchi-juku 2-Day Tour (Departure from Shinjuku)

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (480) • 2K+ booked
HUF 68,555
HUF 97,936
30 off
Sale
Sendai Zao Fox Village & Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour
Tours • From Sendai

Sendai Zao Fox Village & Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour

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Free cancellation
★ 4.8 (43) • 800+ booked
HUF 32,906
Sendai Zao Fox Village & Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour
Tours • From Sendai

Sendai Zao Fox Village & Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour

Private tour
Free cancellation
★ 4.8 (78) • 800+ booked
HUF 44,071
Private English and Chinese ski lessons and photography services at Zao Onsen Ski Resort
Klook's choice
Outdoor & sports activities • From Katta

Private English and Chinese ski lessons and photography services at Zao Onsen Ski Resort

Morning departure
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 5.0 (52) • 200+ booked
From HUF 99,160
HUF 110,178
10 off
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Winter wonderland in the Northeast|Ginzan Hot Springs, Zao Ice Trees, Fox Village, Onihira Edo-chu 2-day tour (including breakfast and dinner at the hot spring hotel)|Depart from Tokyo
HUF 72,473
HUF 90,591
40 off
Sale
Illuminated Ginzan Onsen & Tohoku Highlights Bus Tour from Sendai
Tours • From Sendai

Illuminated Ginzan Onsen & Tohoku Highlights Bus Tour from Sendai

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (172) • 2K+ booked
HUF 53,375

Transport in Yamagata Prefecture

Sagano Romantic Train Ticket
Rail passes • From Sagae

Sagano Romantic Train Ticket

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Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.5 (4,644) • 200K+ booked
HUF 1,724
JR Whole Japan Rail Pass
Rail passes • From Tokyo

JR Whole Japan Rail Pass

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Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (29,104) • 700K+ booked
HUF 97,936
Free eSIM
JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass
Summer deal
Rail passes • From Hakodate

JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass

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★ 4.8 (772) • 10K+ booked
HUF 62,679
Yamagata car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
Car rentals • Higashine

Yamagata car rentals | Choose from multiple car models

Instant confirmation
1K+ booked
From HUF 15,585
HUF 17,317
10 off
Tokyo Car Rental with Driver to Nearby Ski Resorts - Hakuba/Karuizawa/Niigata
Car charters • From Tokyo

Tokyo Car Rental with Driver to Nearby Ski Resorts - Hakuba/Karuizawa/Niigata

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Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.5 (92) • 1K+ booked
HUF 133,654
HUF 147,687
Sendai Airport <-> Yamagata City Airport Bus Tickets
Airport trains & buses • From Sendai

Sendai Airport <-> Yamagata City Airport Bus Tickets

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HUF 4,181
Tokyo to Oishida - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
Train tickets • Tokyo

Tokyo to Oishida - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket

Instant confirmation
HUF 24,778
Oishida to Tokyo - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
Train tickets • Obanazawa

Oishida to Tokyo - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket

Instant confirmation
HUF 24,778
Yamagata to Tokyo - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
Train tickets • Yamagata

Yamagata to Tokyo - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket

Instant confirmation
HUF 21,389
Tokyo to Yamagata - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
Train tickets • Tokyo

Tokyo to Yamagata - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket

Instant confirmation
HUF 21,389
Higashitagawa car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
Car rentals • Sakata

Higashitagawa car rentals | Choose from multiple car models

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From HUF 15,585
HUF 17,317
10 off

Hotels in Yamagata Prefecture

Daiwa Roynet Hotel YAMAGATA EKIMAE
Hotels • Yamagata

Daiwa Roynet Hotel YAMAGATA EKIMAE

Instant confirmation
★ 5.0 (389)
From HUF 19,927
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
Hotels • Yamagata

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Instant confirmation
★ 4.7 (249)
From HUF 41,286
Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
Hotels • Yamagata

Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

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★ 4.9 (256)
From HUF 18,487
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
Hotels • Yamagata

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

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★ 4.6 (178)
From HUF 57,637
Zao International Hotel
Hotels • Yamagata

Zao International Hotel

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★ 4.7 (76)
From HUF 64,670
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
Hotels • Yamagata

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Instant confirmation
★ 4.7 (97)
From HUF 85,427
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
Hotels • Yamagata

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

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★ 4.8 (1,018)
From HUF 22,945
Yamagata Grand Hotel
Hotels • Yamagata

Yamagata Grand Hotel

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★ 4.0 (295)
From HUF 12,262
Omiya Ryokan
Hotels • Yamagata

Omiya Ryokan

Instant confirmation
★ 4.6 (162)
From HUF 40,845
Takamiya Hotel Hammond
Hotels • Yamagata

Takamiya Hotel Hammond

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★ 4.2 (77)
From HUF 21,051
Tendo Onsen TAKINOYU
Hotels • Tendo

Tendo Onsen TAKINOYU

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★ 4.7 (147)
From HUF 71,765
Yamagata Kokusai Hotel
Hotels • Yamagata

Yamagata Kokusai Hotel

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★ 3.9 (199)
From HUF 21,565

Reviews of Yamagata Prefecture activities

Klook 用戶
2026-03-25 13:41:46
Fantastic 5.0
My first visit to Ginzan Onsen two years ago was met with a breathtaking blizzard. I was stunned by the beauty but also frozen by the temperature. Although I enjoyed the purest essence of Taisho Romance, the heavy snowfall prevented me from taking many photos, leaving me with only one picture and a lingering regret. This time, I decided to revisit with my camera to recapture those memories. Without the overwhelming snow and bustling crowds, I could better appreciate the retro charm of the place. I finally got to see the waterfall I missed last time, explore the mine I hadn't visited, and browse the small shops I couldn't properly explore before. Ginzan without the snow offered a different kind of serene elegance. This dream-fulfilling trip finally allowed me to make up for that beautiful regret from years ago. A special shout-out to the incredibly generous and delicious set lunch; I even thought it was extravagant. The plating was truly a work of art, and I thank the travel agency for their thoughtfulness.
Klook 用戶
2026-07-05 12:30:15
Fantastic 5.0
We took a day trip arranged by the travel agency to Fox Village, Shiroishi Umen Noodles, and Ginzan Onsen. The itinerary was packed but rewarding. Observing the foxes up close at Fox Village was a unique experience, the Shiroishi Umen noodles were refreshing and distinctly local, and the scenery at Ginzan Onsen was charmingly rustic. It was an unforgettable experience combining nature, culture, and delicious food.
WU ********
2026-05-05 04:31:09
Fantastic 5.0
The one-day shared tour was very convenient, and with a small group, we moved quickly. The driver was very kind and polite, and simple English communication was sufficient. The timing and pace of travel between attractions and free time were managed perfectly!
CHIU ********
2026-02-10 10:02:55
Fantastic 5.0
Our tour guide for the past two days was Tony, and he took very good care of us. He even gave us small gifts. It was very cold when we went to Ginzan Onsen, and he gave us heat packs. He also gave us heat packs and chocolate on the second day. When we couldn't enter the Fox Village, he found a way for us to go somewhere else. We went to Shiroishi Castle, which was very beautiful and worth a walk and taking some pictures. The driver was also very nice, drove very smoothly, and greeted everyone warmly when getting on and off the bus. We happened to encounter heavy snow when we went to Ginzan Onsen, which was very beautiful. On the second day, we went to the Zao Snow Monsters, and we were incredibly lucky! The weather was very clear. Although we couldn't ride the cable car to the very top because there were too many individual travelers, it was still very beautiful and worth it! I heard that the day before we went, Zao had a big snowstorm and the visibility was very poor, but the weather was clear blue skies today! So lucky~ We stayed at Kamesei Ryokan. The hotel looks very historical, but it's maintained quite cleanly. The rooms are also very large, and the breakfast is rich and delicious, with both traditional Japanese and Western breakfasts. Thank you to the tour guide and driver for their hard work these past two days! 👍
Kai **
2026-03-08 13:28:15
Fantastic 5.0
I personally think the overall experience was great however, The part i think need to be looked into is the time allowed for lunch break the highway stop is a little short. Other than that good job to the guide for the arrangement and hospitality.
LEE ******
2026-02-20 08:46:04
Fantastic 5.0
The driver, who also served as our guide, was very attentive. He contacted us the night before to reconfirm the pick-up location. The nine-seater vehicle was comfortable and not crowded. We were fortunate to see Ginzan covered in heavy snowfall — truly a beautiful and worthwhile experience.
Klook User
2026-03-12 12:31:14
Fantastic 5.0
We arrived early to the bus stop and had already received a helpful message from our tour guide Yoshi on Whatsapp. We boarded the bus and had Yoshi guide us to the Zao Fox Village and Ginzan Onsen. There were some last minute changes but he explained everything and we had a great day visiting the local prefecture and neighbouring areas. The food was great, the stories Yoshi provided and English translation was great. We visited what we wanted and had a great day. Thank you to Yoshi and our professional driver for making this a great day! Arigato Gozaimasu!
CHAN ***
2026-04-03 12:51:23
Fantastic 5.0
Today, I had a wonderful time on a day trip to Zao Fox Village in Sendai and Ginzan Onsen. The weather was beautiful and sunny, which made the entire journey even more enjoyable. At the fox village, I got to observe many adorable foxes up close; they roamed freely, truly allowing me to experience the charm of nature. Furthermore, the scenery at Ginzan Onsen was picturesque, with babbling brooks and magnificent surrounding mountains that uplifted my spirits. Soaking my ankles in the outdoor hot spring and enjoying the comfortable warmth helped me forget the stresses of daily life. Overall, this trip not only allowed me to get up close with foxes but also immersed me in the beautiful natural scenery, making it a truly unforgettable experience.
鄭 **
2026-05-24 22:52:12
Fantastic 5.0
The tour guide was very thoughtful! We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel, and the nine-seater van was full. The timing was perfectly managed, and the guide even gave us a brief introduction to the sights. It's a shame it rained the whole time we were there, which made it a bit more challenging! Even so, we still felt that overall, it was a great one-day trip! Not tiring at all! Highly recommend it to everyone.

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